Category Archives: Local News
LaHood: To receive more aid, Illinois must make changes
PEORIA, Ill. -- Illinois Senate Democrats are asking the federal government for more than $41 billion in the next coronavirus relief plan. The request includes $10 billion for a pension fund bailout. ...
Apr 21, 2020 Jeremy Scott/1470-100.3 WMBD
IHSA cancels spring tourneys
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- There will be no spring high school state sports tournaments in Illinois. The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors met Tuesday via videoconference to discuss the ma...
Apr 21, 2020 Midwest Communications
Schumer: Deal reached on major parts of $500B virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as additional ...
Apr 21, 2020 Midwest Communications
Organizers cancel Tremont Turkey Festival
TREMONT, Ill. -- The 55th annual Tremont Turkey Festival will not take place this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced Tuesday the three-day event has been canceled. Dates for the ...
Apr 21, 2020 (Tremont Turkey Festival Facebook)
Local HyVee accommodates high risk shoppers with temporary change
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria's HyVee at Sheridan Village has announced on its Facebook page temporary hours that will accommodate customers 60 and older, expectant mothers and any other shoppers that are co...
Apr 21, 2020 MWC
UnityPoint announces furloughs, hour reductions, pay cuts
PEORIA, Ill. - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, UnityPoint Health has announced some changes that affect staff across the board. Staff who work in areas not operating at capacity will see furloughs ...
Apr 21, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Ed Hammond
Coronavirus testing site opens in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. -- One of three coronavirus testing sites opened on Tuesday in Peoria, with two more opening this month. Heartland Health Services CEO Sharon Adams said the location that opened on Tuesda...
Apr 21, 2020 Midwest Communications
Student events rescheduled at Pekin High School
PEKIN, Ill. - Pekin High School students received some good news regarding two big school events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes were moved online in March and student events were cancelled. Pe...
Apr 20, 2020 MWC-Graduation - FLICKER
Pekin working on revised budget
PEKIN, Ill. -- The Pekin City Council learned Monday night how the city's budget can be readjusted with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Pekin City Manager, Mark Rothert, explained that less revenue is ...
Apr 20, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
Peoria County Board of Health discusses testing site
PEORIA, Ill. -- The new COVID-19 testing sites in Peoria were a main topic of conversation Monday night at the Peoria County Board of Health meeting. With the expanded number of tests coming to the ar...
Apr 20, 2020 1470-100.3 WMBD/Kristina Leahy
